Losing a child is a club you never want to join. Whether you lose a child in war, in womb or late in life, the loss of a child is a parent's worst nightmare and impossible to grasp without experiencing it first hand. Grief is a natural response when a loved one dies. The grief never goes away and you are forced to live with it and learn to cope with it for the rest of your time … [Read more...]
Female Teacher Convicted Of Performing Oral Sex On Male Student; Avoids Jail, Keeps Teaching Creds
Female Teacher Convicted Of Performing Oral Sex On Male Student; Avoids Jail, Keeps Teaching Creds by Scott FaithContinuing a rather disturbing national trend, a female teacher in New Jersey was recently convicted of having sex with one of her underage male students. This, unfortunately, is not uncommon these days. What is drawing headlines and raising eyebrows is the … [Read more...]
Getting Your VA Loan: A Guide From RE Factor Tactical
Navigating a VA Home Loan can be a stressful and daunting task, but it doesn't have to be difficult. I've done it, you can do it. I only wish I had this easy step-by-step guide published by RE Factor Tactical, which includes some of the best VA Lenders, the VA Home Loan process, and some helpful tips to consider along the way. You can find the original guide on their website … [Read more...]
Suicides In The Family: Let’s Talk…No Joke
Suicides In The Family: Let's Talk...No Joke By Rob CookHey friends, let's get serious for a moment. Five-and-a half years ago my brother killed himself. On the third anniversary of his death, my 19-year-old son, Robbie, killed himself. We were not aware how much my brother's death troubled him, because Robbie held it all in. My son, Austin, turned to alcohol to numb the … [Read more...]
Fatherhood: What Ranger Regiment Taught Me
Written by Kevin NewhardFatherhood to me is a chance to mold this Nation, as well as, the world. Too much now-a-days people look to athletes or famous people to be the hero's for there kids. My opinion? That is the place of both parents and it is a very important roll that a father should take up.I learned this from my time in Regiment. As the Ranger Creed says I … [Read more...]
A Ranger’s Faith: Afghanistan Knocked Me Down. Faith Brought Me Back Up.
A Ranger's Faith: Afghanistan Knocked Me Down. Faith Brought Me Back Up. by Major Mike KelvingtonOn the 25th of April, 2012, I experienced a rare, but significant tactical defeat in Afghanistan. Since then, my career and outlook stems from the events of that day. I was the Battle Company commander in the 1-508 Parachute Infantry Regiment, leading my Soldiers through a … [Read more...]
“Telling The Trauma:” What Happens in War
The trauma of war and our ability to talk about it is a constant battle. Not all experiences are the same, and consideration of each has equal importance.13 years ago, one of my non-commissioned officers died in an ambush (improvised explosive device) in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. Not unlike other somber anniversary, I reflect on the event, and do what I can to both … [Read more...]
From Ritual to Reality: Because He Lives
Originally published March 27, 2016 by Scoti DomeijMy annual nostalgia of Easter now blossoms in reverse. My firstborn was killed in Afghanistan in the fall of 2011, the wild season of skeletal trees surrendering their fiery leaves to swirl and spiral into oblivion. Winter’s crushing mourning forged ahead—unstoppable, bringing life as I knew it to an abrupt halt. … [Read more...]
How Do You Manage Your Kids’ Digital Devices?
"How do you monitor your child’s phone?" I get asked this question a lot. It's easy to get scared as a parent these days with the amount of data and access that a mobile device provides your teenager. Many parents are understandably concerned about the access to the Internet, messaging, mobile apps, information and people that we didn’t have as kids.Let’s face it, if … [Read more...]
The ABCs of Gun Safety: An EMT’s Perspective
To begin, let me tell you why you need to read this article and absorb what I have to say. In just my small town, and just this week, I was involved in the care of three gunshot victims. Two of them died. One of those I took in a body bag to a morgue, the other I pronounced dead at the scene (let the coroner take care of that clean-up) and tried my damnedest to console a … [Read more...]